Born To Lose - Torchbearer RPG Podcast

Sean talks about his vast array of RPG project work, his adventure Stone Dragon Mountain, and what it was like in 2013 stumbling through Torchbearer without all of the rules. Sean's Links Evil Hat Agon BBCon Rock Club (Playtest) Ride or Die John Harper bluesky Blades 68 Spell & Blade The Shadow of Yesterday Shadowdark seannittner.com actualplay narrative control GoPlay NW Stone Dragon Mountain Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Get ready for the results of the first Torchbearer speedrun competition! This episode talks about some of my thoughts on the whole process and teases out some of the highlights from each speedrun, which will be published one speedrun per day this week.   Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Luke talks about what else but game design. We also get into the layout and formatting of the 2E Torchbearer books. Luke's Links Burning Wheel - www.burningwheel.com Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Andy talks about challenges and struggles he has had with Torchbearer and the things that stop him from fully embracing it. Andy's Links Ministry of Brewing - https://ministryofbrewing.com/ Mousegaurd RPG - https://www.mouseguard.net/rpg Mouseguard RPG reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseGuard/ Darkest Dungeon - https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/Darkest_Dungeon/ The Lost Crown of Tesh-Naga - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/149250/the-lost-crown-of-tesh-naga Shadows of Esteren - https://portal.esteren.org/en Deep Salvage Report - https://books2read.com/ap/n9qeWA/Andy-Kotch Bluesky - @iamfivebears.bsky.social Kenshi - https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/Kenshi/ The Campaign For North Africa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4815/the-campaign-for-north-africa-the-desert-war-1940 Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of The Isle of Dread. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jA Isle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3B Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Brendan and Deuce talk about their experiences creating and playing in competitive RPGs and how they relate to Torchbearer. Deuce & Brendan's Links National Bohemian - https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/447/7363/ Vault of the Blood Mage - https://crypt-thing.itch.io/vault-of-the-blood-mage Flatt Figures Mini Painting - https://www.instagram.com/p/C2feYj5uYSY/ The One Who Pulls The Stone Will Be King - https://majorariatto.itch.io/sword-king D&D Championship 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUx3l8-36Y8 Kingdom Death: Monster - https://shop.kingdomdeath.com/ The 5th Season - https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Season-Broken-Earth-Book-ebook/dp/B00H25FCSQ Burning Empires - https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Empires-Wheel-Luke-Crane/dp/0975888943 Jihad Burning Sands - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147448018/Jihad---Burning-Sands-2nd-Printing?srsltid=AfmBOooNukQVT-Znhxw-esOChlQXvwugKOzXN05Q3qfzimTkFw4spRiw Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Let's Play Torchbearer showing off an experimental way to play; One GM, One PC. Jean-Francois and I delve into The Dread Crypt of Skogenby as a brand new player to Torchbearer, with lots of explanations on the rules and strategy of play as we go along. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. If you have a story you want to tell about this game, please get in contact! Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

This spring, Ross is running One-GM / One-PC online games of Under the House of Three Squires as a community competition. Roll up a 1st Level character, optimize it as best you can, and get in touch for your chance at glory! Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Let's Play Torchbearer showing off an experimental way to play; One GM, One PC. Jean-Francois and I delve into The Dread Crypt of Skogenby as a brand new player to Torchbearer, with lots of explanations on the rules and strategy of play as we go along. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. If you have a story you want to tell about this game, please get in contact! Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of The Isle of Dread. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jA Isle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3B Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Quincy returns! We talk about the prepping games in Torchbearer. Miscellaneous Links Lethal Company - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966720/Lethal_Company/ X1: Isle of Dread - https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/17083/X1-The-Isle-of-Dread-Basic I6: Ravenloft - https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/17527/I6-Ravenloft-1e The Red Hand of Doom - https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/28797/Red-Hand-of-Doom-3e Skyrim - https://store.steampowered.com/app/489830/The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim_Special_Edition/ Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Jack talks about the Dark Fort boardgame and his experience using a Lamentations of the Flame Princess adventure seen through the lens of Torchbearer. Jack's Links - www.jacklinks.com Mork Borg - www.morkborg.com Dark Fort - https://morkborg.exlibrisrpg.com/entries/dark-fort Digital Dark Fort - https://darkfort.caffeine.computer/ Slay the Spire - https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/ Veins of the Earth - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product_reviews.php?products_id=209509 Lamentations of the Flame Princess - https://us.lotfp.com/store/ Red Markets - http://redmarketsrpg.com/ Abiotic Factor - https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ Bluesky tekkawastudios.bsky.social Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of Isle of Dread. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jA Isle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3B Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Keith Senkowski talks about the creating the Yggdrasil zine, playing Torchbearer in weird ways, and the joys of sharing this game with his young kids. Keith's Links Yggdrasil Zine - https://keithsenkowski.com/yggdrasil-mgz/ Miscellaneous - keithsenkowski.com Peoria Con (March 7th to 8th) - https://www.peoriacon.com/ Lankhmar - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/36/Goodman-Games/category/23966/DCC-Lankhmar   Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of Isle of Dread. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jA Isle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3B Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Thor Olavsrud talks about using Twists and Conflict Compromises to direct the game narrative and gives us a little glimpse as to what he's planning for the new, massive update to the Middarmark 2nd Edition printing. Thor's Links Mouseguard Comic - https://www.mouseguard.net/ Burning Empires - https://www.burningwheel.com/burning-empires-pdf/ Mark Smylie - https://swordandbarrow.com/wp/ Kurt Komoda - https://agonyagogo.com/ Jordan Worley - https://www.jordanworley.com/ Mortal Coil - https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Mortal-Coil-Revised-PDF.html Carry - https://ndpdesign.itch.io/carry-a-game-about-war Human Contact - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147665303/Human-Contact Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Quincy talks about being a discord mod, Burning Empires, and West Marches. Quincy's Links Keith Senkowski Yggdrasil - https://keithsenkowski.com/yggdrasil-mgz/ Burning Wheel Discord - https://discord.gg/v4Wr2mF2 Torchbearer Discord - https://discord.gg/2gaUNvrn Burning Empires - https://www.burningwheel.com/burning-empires-pdf/ West Marches - https://forums.burningwheel.com/t/west-marches-questions/2473 Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Shane King talks about the crossover between Torchbearer, sci-fi, board games, and Dwarves! Laborer helps laborer. Shane's Links Shane's Substack - substack.com/@meanwhileshane Shane's Itch.io - shanekinglives.itch.io Dungeon! - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147666141/Dungeon-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-White-Version Clank - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147643945/Clank Michael Prescott One-Page Dungeons - trilemma.com Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Patreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_Torchbearerpodcast Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Josh McCrowell talks about his dungeon crawling RPG His Majesty The Worm, how it relates to Torchbearer, and his upcoming dungeon preorder The Castle Automatic. Josh's Links The Castle Automatic - https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-castle-automatic-preorder His Majesty The Worm - https://www.hismajestytheworm.games/ Vintage RPG Podcast - https://www.vintagerpg.com/category/podcast/ Knock Magazine - https://www.themerrymushmen.com/product/knock-4-tmm/ Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/ Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Price Rowland talks about coming into the hobby as Gen Z and his work on the Dark Sun setting conversion for Torchbearer. The Initiative Order: https://www.youtube.com/theinitiativeorder Dark Sun Torchbearer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IF47PkUlYUZZ9T4I07XUEcBj6TAeGpwv7vNvg7sa_n8/edit?usp=sharing Price's Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pricerowland Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Jared A. Sorensen talks about Halflings, Gnomes, 1st Edition D&D, Scavenger's Reign, and the very earliest iterations of a game which would eventually become Torchbearer. Jared's Links: https://memento-mori.com/ Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Chloe talks about the Torchbearer two-team, competitive, Head-to-Head delve ran at BurningCon2025 using the adventure The Secret Vault of the Queen of Thieves. Chloe's Links: crowsworthy.itch.io Strata Zines [email protected] crowsworthy.com Secret Vault of the Queen of Thieves: https://www.burningwheel.com/torchbearer-2e-cartographers-compendium/ Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Part 2 of 2 of the actual play recordings form one session of Ross' Red Hand of Doom Torchbearer campaign, recorded in 2021. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Part 1 of 2 of the actual play recordings form one session of Ross' Red Hand of Doom Torchbearer campaign, recorded in 2021. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Steven and Deuce talk about their experiences in Ross' online Torchbearer campaign, which used the 3rd edition D&D module Red Hand of Doom as a backdrop. NOTE: This was recorded in 2021. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Ross talks with Tony about the tradition of 16th century Spanish picaresque literature and how it intersects with the themes of Torchbearer. NOTE: This is an archive episode from several years ago recorded before the current vision of the podcast was established. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social

Interview with Ross discussing his hopes and dreams on starting up this podcast. Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Ross' Links: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/8402/dde-adventures https://www.youtube.com/@defydanger8537/playlists Contact: [email protected] Website: https://borntolose.podbean.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5 Logo: Instagram @kcassady87 Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social